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In the twelve bar blues why does playing a flat 3rd work when the I chord has a major 3rd?
because you can play 12 bar blues as if each chord refers to the relative blues scale, for example, blues in C, you can play the C Blues scale during the C chord, and an F blues scale during the F chord and so on. it sounds minor and ultimately makes it sound more bluesy, so to speak
What are the musical features of the blues?
I-IV-V chord progressions. Pentatonic scale with the blue notes added. The blue note is the 4th note of the major scale raised a semi-tone e.g. in A major scale it is D sharp. There are a lot of embellishments in lead guitar e.g. bends, slides, hammer ons, puller offs, vibrato. Also 12 bar blues is good. I love to turn around, when playing my twelve bar chi chi cha. Oh yah. That's blues there. I love da blues. But da blues makes me blue. Also say "I woke up this morning" for that real blues sound.
What does the blues music sound like?
Blues has many many different sounds, as there is a huge range of styles within the Blues genre, such as Boogie Woogie, Classic Blues, and Jump Blues. Unlike the common misconception, Blues does not have to have a "sad" or "blue" sound to it, of course it can, but it doesn't always. Boogie Woogie is a good example of a spirited and cheerful style of Blues. It is almost impossible to describe the style of Blues overall, as it is such a diverse genre. Blues uses a major, minor, or hybrid Blues scale, which helps create different qualities of sound in pieces. _____________________________________________________________________ The blues scale that's used: flattened 3rd, 5th and 7th. Although it is essentially a diatonic scale with improvisation using these 'blue notes'. Although it did originate on the fields where black slaves used to work in rhythm to their singing.
Similarity of blues and gospel music?
Blues song almost always make exclusive use of the I-IV-V (1-4-5) progression in a 12 bar phrase. ((I-IV-I-V-IV-I) 2-bars each.) this is crucial for achieving that classic blues sound, unfortunately it also makes all blues songs sound similar and rather predictable.
Why does blues music sound the way it does?
simple answer: because of the instruments and the phrasing of the notes that they play. Blues music uses a special variant of the scales called unsurprisingly "The Blues scale". Which is the minor pentatonic scale plus an extra note. In C major these notes would be; C - Eb - F - Gb - G - Bb - C It is the intervals between these notes that produces a sad emotional response by humans.
What do blues sound like?
The blues sound very emotional and a very deep voice and mixed Jazz mucic
In the twelve bar blues why does playing a flat 3rd work when the I chord has a major 3rd?
because you can play 12 bar blues as if each chord refers to the relative blues scale, for example, blues in C, you can play the C Blues scale during the C chord, and an F blues scale during the F chord and so on. it sounds minor and ultimately makes it sound more bluesy, so to speak
When was The Sound - John M. Perkins' Blues - created?
The Sound - John M. Perkins' Blues - was created on 2009-10-27.
What are the musical features of the blues?
I-IV-V chord progressions. Pentatonic scale with the blue notes added. The blue note is the 4th note of the major scale raised a semi-tone e.g. in A major scale it is D sharp. There are a lot of embellishments in lead guitar e.g. bends, slides, hammer ons, puller offs, vibrato. Also 12 bar blues is good. I love to turn around, when playing my twelve bar chi chi cha. Oh yah. That's blues there. I love da blues. But da blues makes me blue. Also say "I woke up this morning" for that real blues sound.
What type of people play the blues music?
There is a lot of fans that like the Blues. Blues were originally played and sung by slaves. The sound was so soothing and became popular.
Is gospel a form of the blues?
yes and no its a certain way the gospel should sound it cant be to jazzy or lots of ways to make it sound like blues
What are the release dates for Sound Off - 2005 Blues Traveler?
Sound Off - 2005 Blues Traveler was released on: USA: 13 November 2005
What does the blues music sound like?
Blues has many many different sounds, as there is a huge range of styles within the Blues genre, such as Boogie Woogie, Classic Blues, and Jump Blues. Unlike the common misconception, Blues does not have to have a "sad" or "blue" sound to it, of course it can, but it doesn't always. Boogie Woogie is a good example of a spirited and cheerful style of Blues. It is almost impossible to describe the style of Blues overall, as it is such a diverse genre. Blues uses a major, minor, or hybrid Blues scale, which helps create different qualities of sound in pieces. _____________________________________________________________________ The blues scale that's used: flattened 3rd, 5th and 7th. Although it is essentially a diatonic scale with improvisation using these 'blue notes'. Although it did originate on the fields where black slaves used to work in rhythm to their singing.
Similarity of blues and gospel music?
Blues song almost always make exclusive use of the I-IV-V (1-4-5) progression in a 12 bar phrase. ((I-IV-I-V-IV-I) 2-bars each.) this is crucial for achieving that classic blues sound, unfortunately it also makes all blues songs sound similar and rather predictable.
What was TBone Walker known for?
He was a critically acclaimed blues guitarist, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, as well as one of the most influential pioneers and innovators of the jump blues and electric blues sound.
Why did the blues first become popular?
because people liked the very relaxed sound that this kind of blues produced and it was very catchy
Why does blues music sound the way it does?
simple answer: because of the instruments and the phrasing of the notes that they play. Blues music uses a special variant of the scales called unsurprisingly "The Blues scale". Which is the minor pentatonic scale plus an extra note. In C major these notes would be; C - Eb - F - Gb - G - Bb - C It is the intervals between these notes that produces a sad emotional response by humans.
